Have You Ever Loved a Woman

"Have You Ever Loved a Woman" is a blues song written by Billy Myles and first recorded by American blues artist Freddie King in 1960. The song is performed as a slow 12-bar blues with King's vocal and guitar accompanied by a small combo of pianist Sonny Thompson, bassist Bill Willis, and drummer Phillip Paul.
When the song was released as a single by Federal Records in 1961, only the B-side, "You've Got to Love Her with a Feeling", reached the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song was included on King's first album, Freddy King Sings, also issued by Federal in 1961.

Eric Clapton renditions

"Have You Ever Loved a Woman" later became a part of English guitarist-singer Eric Clapton's repertoire, with several recorded versions. The first was a live rendition in 1965 while he was a member of John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers ; then a studio version with Derek and the Dominos ; and later live recordings on In Concert ; E. C. Was Here, Just One Night, 24 Nights, Live in Hyde Park, One More Car, One More Rider, and Crossroads Guitar Festival 2004.